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Antique Persian Mahal Carpet
Farnham Antique Carpets
for sale €28,080     $30,480
£24,000
Farnham Antique Carpets

Farnham Antique Carpets

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Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

19th century
Description

Soft tones with pale greens, yellows and blues and a wonderful open floral design on this antique Mahal carpet from Persia, circa 1900-1910 in very good original order. A large antique carpet ideal for a drawing room or in a dining room. The pile height is very high all over this decorative large carpet and the fringes are original too. A great antique piece ideal to furnish with or build a scheme around. Minimal wear scattered over this carpet, in general the pile is high and very soft. As it has been professionally washed by ourselves.

We love to help customers and interior designers source the ideal carpet for a room, if this beautiful antique Mahal carpet is of interest to you please email us to arrange a time to view it in-situ or in our showroom in Crondall, Surrey. We travel all over London the UK & Europe showing our carpets in situ.

Mahal carpets were produced in Sultanabad, Persia which is now Arak in the center of Iran. Mahal and Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the earliest Fereghans and Sarouks, but they are very different in form and structure. Floral motifs and overall designs of vine scrolls and palmettes remain consistent with the influences of western color palettes and are all characteristics of Ziegler carpets.

Physical Dimensions
Height
548cm (215.75")
Width
345cm (135.83")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Mahal Carpet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA581336
Dealers Internal Reference
5159
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
Soft tones with pale greens, yellows and blues and a wonderful open floral design on this antique Mahal carpet from Persia, circa 1900-1910 in very good original order. A large antique carpet ideal for a drawing room or in a dining room. The pile height is very high all over this decorative large carpet and the fringes are original too. A great antique piece ideal to furnish with or build a scheme around. Minimal wear scattered over this carpet, in general the pile is high and very soft. As it has been professionally washed by ourselves.
fig 1. A large rectangular antique hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a red central field filled with blue and beige floral motifs bordered by dark navy outer bands.
fig 1. Antique Persian Mahal Carpet

We love to help customers and interior designers source the ideal carpet for a room, if this beautiful antique Mahal carpet is of interest to you please email us to arrange a time to view it in-situ or in our showroom in Crondall, Surrey. We travel all over London the UK & Europe showing our carpets in situ.

Mahal carpets were produced in Sultanabad, Persia which is now Arak in the center of Iran.

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Mahal and Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the earliest Fereghans and Sarouks, but they are very different in form and structure.
Farnham Antique Carpets

Floral motifs and overall designs of vine scrolls and palmettes remain consistent with the influences of western color palettes and are all characteristics of Ziegler carpets.

Height
548cm (215.75")
Width
345cm (135.83")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Mahal Carpet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA581336
Dealers Internal Ref
5159
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Farnham Antique Carpets Profile Page

Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I A large rectangular antique hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a red central field filled with blue and beige floral motifs bordered by dark navy outer bands.

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A large rectangular antique hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a red central field filled with blue and beige floral motifs bordered by dark navy outer bands.
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Mahal carpets originate from the Arak region of central Persia, produced primarily during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They are recognised for their curvilinear floral motifs, all-over pattern layouts, and harmonious vegetable-dyed colour palettes.

Authentic Mahal carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. Dyes are historically derived from natural vegetable and plant sources.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical Persian knots visible on the reverse, natural dye variations known as abrash, and a supple feel rather than a rigid backing. Patterns typically feature repeating floral lattice designs without rigid central symmetry.

A red Persian carpet anchors contemporary spaces by introducing texture, warm colour tones, and historical depth beneath neutral upholstery. It creates contrast against minimalist polished concrete, light oak, or stone flooring.

Regular suction vacuuming without a rotating beater bar prevents fibre damage, while professional washing removes settled dust. Blotting liquid spills immediately with an un-dyed cloth and rotating the carpet annually ensures even wear.
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